NBC orders groundbreaking 24/7 live competition 'The Million Second Quiz'

by jmaloni

Press release

Fri, Apr 26th 2013 12:30 am

Episodes
set to air in primetime this fall as contestants nationwide engage in
mental endurance test for big cash prizes

12-day competition to be
shown on NBCUniversal's digital platforms

NBC
has ordered "The Million Second Quiz," a state-of-the-art, new
live competition where contestants test the limits of their
knowledge, endurance and will to win as they battle each other in
intense bouts of trivia for 12 consecutive days and nights.

The
competition, where time equals money, will air in primetime, live
from a gigantic hourglass-shaped structure in the heart of Manhattan.
This hourglass will also serve as the living quarters of the reigning
champions - the four players who have remained in the game the
longest. They will have the opportunity to play along with the game
for up to two weeks as other contestants attempt to unseat them
during the primetime show.

The
show will be the first fully convergent television experience, where
viewers will be able to play along at home in real time and sync to
the live primetime broadcast.

"The
Million Second Quiz" continues 24 hours a day. Contestants from all
across America will be able to engage in the game with an
unprecedented level of interactivity and win the chance to appear on
the show in primetime.

The
NBC affiliates will have the opportunity to interact live throughout
the day and during the primetime show to be part of the action and
showcase local contestants from their area.

The
primetime show will feature nail-biting game play and a David vs.
Goliath challenge to one of the reigning champions.

When
the million seconds draw to a close, the champions will battle it out
and the ultimate winner could claim an unprecedented cash prize of up
to $10 million.